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Surge in demand for office dogs prompts wellbeing warning for employers, analysis finds
Dog food brand Years found that there were 547,000 searches for “office dogs” in the past month alone.
Organisational & Employee Development
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Hammersmith and Fulham Council launches local recruitment agency
Connect2H&F will support the council’s efforts to fill hard-to-recruit roles and offer pathways from temporary work to permanent roles.
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Managers emerge as employers’ biggest concern ahead of unfair dismissal reforms, survey finds
WorkNest found employers are more concerned about internal management capability than the legal changes themselves.
Health & Wellbeing
Aviva, Hilton and Admiral among UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2026
Siemens Healthineers, Coventry Building Society, MetLife and NVIDIA also received recognition.
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Two in five workers feel disconnected in the office – Kahoot!
17% of workers said they often went a full workday without speaking to anyone, while 52% messaged co-workers in the same room instead of talking face-to-face.
Employee Relations
Retail worker wellbeing scores improves for first time in a year, research finds
Wellbeing scores across the industry rose to 62 out of 100 between January and March this year, up from 57 at the end of 2025.
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UK and Scottish Governments to invest £6m to retrain oil and gas workers for new jobs
The scheme will now offer tailored training support to workers across Scotland, helping them access thousands of new jobs in sectors like renewable energy, life sciences, and defence.
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Leonardo UK launches virtual work experience to widen access for young people
The programme aims to help students aged 13 and above access career insights and industry experience from anywhere.
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41% of businesses increase on-site work as noise emerges as key workplace issue, data finds
Prestige Interiors said many offices have not kept pace with the expectations of a post-pandemic workforce, as more staff return after years of home working.
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Workplace wellbeing crucial for happy and productive employees, says Reward Gateway | Edenred
Marking World Wellbeing Week, Chris Britton said: "Businesses should look out for their employees to prevent burn-out, sickness leave and prolonged periods of absences."
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70% of HR leaders say employee trust in employers has eroded – INTOO UK
Less than half (49%) of managers said trust between employees and senior leaders was strong.
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DN Colleges Group launches campaign to bridge regional skills gaps
Free online courses cover subjects such as health and social care, mental health awareness, leadership, digital skills, business and education.